To not understand how a third of Y1 has SEN?

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I mean of course it's possible but statistically wouldn't this be very unlikely? My daughter is Y1 in a mainstream state school, 2 form entry so 60 kids in all. I have a friend who is a governor and she has told me that there are 20 kids in the year with SEN and that she learnt this last year when they were in Reception. I have to admit that I wasn't totally sure as to what counts as SEN but even after looking at the definition I'm puzzled as to how so many kids had recognised SEN in Reception - if they had ADHD or dyslexia then this wouldn't have been diagnosed at this point would it? What counts as a SEN diagnosis - could a parent just state that their child is anxious on an entry form and this go down as SEN?

I have to admit that I am a little concerned about the impact of my child's teacher having to deal with all these additional needs and teach the kids who don't have SEN at an appropriate level. I know that they have to tailor the curriculum accordingly but I'm worried my DDs progress could be hindered somewhat.

Am I being unreasonable to find this level of SEN shocking and be concerned about the impact on my child?

It's horrific @Abstractreader and no, it's not being talked about enough

It's a massive issue.

My own send school and all the others I know locally are over subscribed. We are too full. Parents have to go to tribunal but that leads to over subscription

There are some send free schools popping up and leas are paying thousands to place children in them.

The system is close to collapse

Advances in life expectancy, more awareness and better diagnosis means there are now more children and young people with needs that are difficult to meet within mainstream schools. The pandemic has added to a system already under pressure.

Over the past five years, the number of children and young people being educated in specialist schools and colleges in England has increased by nearly a third - to 142,028 last year.

These are children who need to be in a send school. That's the tip of the iceberg compared to those who could cope in mainstream with extra support or adjustments.

The percentage of SEN children in school is not confidential, it's a matter of public record.

No GDPR legislation has been broken as she hasn't divulged any personal identifiable data about an individual child or family.

Safeguarding has no relevance whatsoever. There is no evidence that a child has been placed at risk of harm as a result of this information being shared, which means it is not a safeguarding issue.

It can be higher in the early years as children who are late to develop clear speech etc can be on the SEND register, but as they get input at school etc often improve and are moved off it. Same with fine motor skills etc.
There will be a lot more of YR and Y1 ont the SEND reg than Y5 or Y6

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Well they have as now you’ve got parents resenting SEN children and up in arms.

I’d be livid if governors were complaining to parents about the amount of Sen kids the school has got. Indicates a really nasty attitude and is so unprofessional.

It's definitely possible! Most likely because of either the demographics or at some point they've had a good reputation for SEN.